Appraisers Blog

MAY 9, 2025

In reply to Midwest Appraiser. I’m one guy, a low level appraiser whom wants fair working opportunity with gse work and not to be sidelined for having a fair market fee. Sorry, edited that comment down before I read your response. Trying to keep this simple and straight forward. You’re mis reading me.

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Viking Mergers

JUNE 1, 2023

Appraisal and fair market values are two of these figures, which are fundamental in getting the most money for the company you have worked hard to build. Although these two numbers should ideally be the same, fluctuations in the market coupled with more subjective factors not found on paper often mean that it is different.

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BV Specialists

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Bitcoin mining businesses have gained popularity due to the rise of cryptocurrencies and, therefore, operate in a volatile, tech-driven environment, which will create unique challenges for a certified appraisal professional. As a result, a separate tangible asset appraisal should be conducted along with the overall business valuation.

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BV Specialists

DECEMBER 30, 2024

There are many reasons why now is a good time to get your small business appraised. With a current appraisal in hand, youre equipped to make more informed and strategic decisions. With a current appraisal in hand, youre equipped to make more informed and strategic decisions. Business appraisals are a powerful benchmarking tool.

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BV Specialists

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Appraising a real estate holding company requires a nuanced understanding of both financial analysis and the real estate market. You will need to engage with both a licensed, certified real property appraiser and a business valuation professional. Net Asset Value is a common appraisal method for real estate holding companies.

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Peak Business Valuation

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

When buying or selling used equipment , knowing its fair market value is crucial. Fair market value indicates the financial worth of equipment in the current open market. Compared to liquidation and replacement value, fair market value considers factors like the condition, age, demand, and functionality of equipment.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 26, 2025

What the general public doesnt understand, I believe, is that Fannie Mae went under conservatorship after the 2008 market crash. This is not a good thing. Its one step from bankruptcy.

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BV Specialists

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Appraising an assisted living facility requires a multifaceted approach, as these businesses typically involve both real estate and healthcare components. An appraiser will look for consistent revenue streams, high occupancy rates, and stable expenses in an optimal business situation.

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Viking Mergers

APRIL 24, 2023

For some, the numbers make sense to go to market now. So ensure before going to market that you are accurately tracking your inventory and have an inventory management system in place. The post Not Every Business Is Ready To Go To Market With Viking: Here’s Why appeared first on Viking Mergers & Acquisitions.

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Peak Business Valuation

MARCH 8, 2025

Obtaining a food manufacturing equipment appraisal is the best way to learn the value of your equipment before making business decisions. In this article, we will explain when a food manufacturing equipment appraisal can help and how to obtain one. If you need a food manufacturing equipment appraisal, Peak Business Valuation can help!

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BV Specialists

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Valuing a construction company involves many factors, including financial, operational, industry, and market considerations. The appraiser will review owners salaries and overall personnel compensation while making adjustments to normalize the data if necessary to bring it closer to competition in the industry.

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IVSC

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Co-organised by the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) and the Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS), this series seeks to address the evolving landscape of valuation practices in the Asia-Pacific region. He has three decades of experience in capital markets, corporate finance, and valuations.

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IVSC

JULY 31, 2023

It reads: The valuation must be appraised independently using prudently conservative valuation criteria. c) the value is not higher than a market value for the immovable property where such market value can be determined. The new Article 229 CRR reads: 1. The new Article 229 CRR reads: 1.

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Appraisers Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2024

I have 668 appraisers in my county and within a few hours away there are a few thousand more. Some appraisal markets are a single county (as in my case / 3.5 million), where other appraisal markets might be multiple states. In reply to Maria. Seek the truth.

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BV Specialists

JULY 29, 2024

The fact is that an appraisal expert cannot focus a significant amount of time on any one industry if they want to maintain steady revenue and grow their business. Appraisers go where the opportunities take them, regardless of the industry in which their clients operate.

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Appraisers Blog

JULY 9, 2024

In a way all appraisers are economists. We study mostly micro markets to estimate a value for a single unit in a market. Because we understand markets it should come as no surprise that due to the economy of scale, the big fish have advantages that they leveraged to the independent appraiser’s detriment.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

Appraisers hopeful that volume and fair dealings will return under this system are dreaming. link] The biased appraisers movement, and everyone whom played along, was an insider play to install a completely new system enabling central control of real estate markets now beholden to capital investors. Title above.

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IVSC

JANUARY 26, 2022

Johnnie White CEO, American Society of Appraisers. We spoke to ASA Chief Executive, Johnnie White, to find out more about his vision for the future of the appraisal profession… How has your career to date led you to the role you have now? As CEO, I interact with appraisers and allied professionals daily.

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ISA

MAY 13, 2025

5/13/2025 12:00:00 AM Determining fair market value (FMV) can be a complex process, as it is highly dependent on the specific facts and circumstances surrounding each appraisal assignment. Appraisers must exercise professional judgment, supported by credible data and sound methodology, to determine FMV.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 25, 2025

Typically because there is either insufficient market data or the sale price is so out of line I couldn’t commit fraud all day long and hit the price. That one was a $1M+ which I bid low because I was familiar with the area and there appeared to be adequate market data to support the stated sale price. I mean, how hard is it?

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ISA

MAY 13, 2025

5/22/2025 12:00:00 AM Fair market value (FMV) is foundational in Canadian personal property appraisals prepared for charitable donations, estate administration, and cultural property certification applications. and is used by the CRA and CCPERB in evaluating appraised donations. 347; 73 D.T.C. 5471 (F.C.A.)

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Appraisers Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Clearly the author of the HW article does not comprehend that appraisals are not meant, in any possible way, to meet contract price. Appraisals are necessary to determine “market value” which may be at, above or below contract price. Why is that type of garbage “journalism” allowed?

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 25, 2025

Private lenders tapping the capital markets like Countrywide and Long Beach Savings/Ameriquest pioneered sub-prime lending and led the market to boom and crash. No, deregulated Wild West mortgage markets aren’t inherently better.

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

In my market area the vast majority of the appraisers are Nepo or Good Ole Boy hires. There was one black appraisal firm and nearly all of the appraisers in that firm were Nepo hires too. In reply to Giddyup. Don’t know about that. It’s been the nature of the profession to hire from within.

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Appraisers will get sued for discrimination for NOT accepting appraisals in those type of markets. The PTB will then double down on DEI and hiring for anything that moves that is not an old white man to appraise these properties. In reply to Pray Hard. Gotta keep pushing the narrative.

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Appraisers Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Appraising a 1200 sf house is not worth $2000. Take advantage of the homeowner because he chooses to travel 6 hours to do an appraisal. How does anyone really even know a market thats 3 hours away? This has become a discussion that borders on ridiculous. But if someone can gouge the client, go for it.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 23, 2025

TESTIMONY TO APPRAISAL SUBCOMMITTEE DANNY WILEY, SENIOR DIRECTOR, COLLATERAL RISK POLICY, FREDDIE MAC November 1, 2023 Introduction and summary Thank you for inviting me to testify before the Appraisal Subcommittee. I am a state certified residential appraiser, and I have worked in the appraisal profession since the early 1980s.

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2024

With rates dropping appraisers have the power to hold the housing market by the throat. The difference between dock workers and appraisers off course being that dock workers have billiards. Dock workers lost 2 days work to reap a 66% pay increase!

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BV Specialists

MARCH 11, 2024

There is a misconception in the valuation industry, which some of our clients express their concern over, that their appraiser needs to be located in close proximity to where their company is situated. The underlying assets of the company will be taken into account, as well as the specific purpose and effective date of the appraisal.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 31, 2024

Their lack of oversight allowed workarounds and market capture in more than just the valuation space too, they used the surplus funds taken from the appraisal industry to enter into several other industries related to mortgage lending as well. Appraisers were waiting in line to sign up and were really inspired by the concept.

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Appraisers Blog

JULY 24, 2024

In reply to Frustrated Appraiser. We and appraisals don’t “determine” market value. Courts and the market “determine” We develop opinions of value.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 31, 2024

They discovered that not only could they continue to control the entire loan process start to finish, but could be very profitable and market to other users in need of an AMC. A lot of starving appraisers were forced to take these fees due to the slowing market. I can name two here in CO that did exactly that.

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The reason the appraisal industry was worth saving, and has been systematically dismantled over decades, is because independent appraisers are among the most effective deterrents to institutionalized fraud and predatory lending activity. A few licensed persons in the mix, far fewer effective checks and balances.

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Peak Business Valuation

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

These include an established reputation, marketing support, and proven business strategy. It will give you a clearer idea of how to value a restaurant franchise including key factors a business appraiser considers. Peak Business Valuation is a professional business appraiser. But there are many challenges as well.

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Appraisers Blog

JULY 24, 2024

paragraph, but not coming up to the contract price when you have accounted for market trends through timing adjustments isn’t a deficiency in the appraisal. Lets be honest, its the job of cash in the hands of buyers that want something more than they care about market value that often push the market to new heights.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

The appraisers involved had many competency issues. Too bad the home owners were denied access to three out of four ethical appraisers, whom refuse to work with amc’s because of the discount compensation and unethical business dealings so common with the amc companies. Your tax dollars hard at work.

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Peak Business Valuation

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

We are happy to provide you with a professional gym valuation or gym equipment appraisal. The more knowledge you have of a gym’s market value , the better judgment you have. This can increase its appeal to potential buyers, making your gym more competitive in the market. Schedule a Free Consultation!

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